§ 6331. Laboratory-directed research and development programs
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(a)Authority.— Government-owned, contractor-operated laboratories that are funded out of funds available to the Department of Energy for national security programs are authorized to carry out laboratory-directed research and development.
(b)Regulations.— The Secretary of Energy shall prescribe regulations for the conduct of laboratory-directed research and development at such laboratories.
(c)Funding.— Of the funds provided by the Department of Energy to a national security laboratory for national security activities, the Secretary shall provide a specific amount, of not less than 5 percent and not more than 7 percent of such funds, to be used by the laboratory for laboratory-directed research and development.
(d)Laboratory-directed Research and Development Defined.— For purposes of this section, the term “laboratory-directed research and development” means research and development work of a creative and innovative nature which, under the regulations prescribed pursuant to subsection (b), is selected by the director of a laboratory for the purpose of maintaining the vitality of the laboratory in defense-related scientific disciplines.
(Added Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, § 3111(a), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1448.)
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- Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, § 3111(a)
- 139 Stat. 1448
- Pub. L. 119–60, § 3111(b)(1)
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§ 6331
Laboratory-directed research and development programs
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, § 3111(a)
Stat.139 Stat. 1448
Pub. L.Pub. L. 119–60, § 3111(b)(1)
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